A Killing Resulting from an Offender's Careless Actions Is Called

question 39

Multiple Choice

A killing resulting from an offender's careless actions is called ________.

• A)first-degree murder
• B)mass murder
• C)voluntary manslaughter
• D)involuntary manslaughter

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Definitions:

Test-Retest Reliability

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